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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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